74 Full-time PhD programmes in Sustainable Development

The Climate Change, Sustainability and Society programme from University of Bristol  is designed to cultivate a new generation of researchers equipped to tackle the urgent social challenges of sustainability in the context of global environmental change.

From investigating people’s attitudes to the environment to exploring the opportunities for solar power mini-grids in sub-Saharan Africa, the researchers in the Environment and Sustainability programme of the University of Surrey are taking innovative approaches for a more prosperous, equitable, safe and secure future.

Receive intensive research training to prepare for doctoral study. The Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated) - Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities programme from Victoria University  offers an alternative path to a PhD in a broad range of disciplines.

This Sustainability Science and Technology programme from Sunway University aims to produce leaders in academia and industry through its multi-disciplinary approach to sustainability. Graduates will be equipped with quantitative and qualitative analytical skills necessary to formulate and champion technological solutions to global sustainability issues.

This Environmental Engineering programme from Kaunas University of Technology is joint doctoral studies with Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuanian Energy Institute and Kaunas University of Tehnology (as acoordinating institution). PhD students of this programme have a possibility to acquire a double PhD degree with the University of Bologna (Italy). 

The Practitioner Doctorate in Sustainability PhD programme at the University of Surrey is aimed at high-achieving researchers and graduates whose vision is to become a sustainability leader in industry.

The Sustainable Development programme from the Sunway University is a full research programme focusing on key areas of sustainable development and themes outlined in the 17 sustainable development goals.

The Regional Development PhD program from University of Pécs is designed to help students acquire the skills and knowledge necessary for writing good quality doctoral dissertations. 

The Ph.D. Program in Sustainable Chemistry degree of Universidade de Aveiro is a multidisciplinary program in the wide field of Chemistry, focusing on sustainable research strategies for the development of new products and processes providing solutions to both, the present and medium-term requests of the Chemical Industry, and societal needs.

The Geopolitics and Sustainable Development programme offered at Corvinus University of Budapest is open to students conducting research primarily in the fields of economic geography, geopolitics, development policy, urban studies, environmental economics and environmental policy.

The PhD on Urban Development and Governance at Erasmus University Rotterdam is a 4-year flexible trajectory programme that fuses urban management with governance.

The Sustainability Management course offered at Corvinus University of Budapest seeks scientific answers to the most pressing challenges of the 21st century, including climate change, digitalisation and social inequalities.

Be part of the environmental sustainability revolution and specialise in the PhD in Sustainable Engineering Systems at Victoria University of Wellington. Learn to design energy and resource efficient systems for the built environment.

The Doctor of Philosophy in Geography and Sustainable Communities at the University of Wollongong is an advanced postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides high achieving candidates with the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in their chosen field of research.

Complete your Doctor of Philosophy - Sustainable Industries and Liveable Cities programme from Victoria University in a research institute dedicated to improving our cities and communities through scientific, technological, creative and social innovation.

Study this Development Studies programme from SOAS University of London to realise your potential to tackle global injustice and transform the world with your research impact.

The Sustainable Development programme offered by De Montfort University develops advanced interdisciplinary research expertise in sustainability, resource efficiency, systems thinking, and societal change, preparing researchers to address complex environmental, economic, and social challenges through applied research and collaboration with policy and industry stakeholders.

Based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, this innovative Doctor of Sustainable Development programme from Curtin University is among the first of its kind.

Many physical, ecological, and social factors interact to shape the future of our ecosystems and societies. This Ecosystem Sustainability degree is offered at Colorado State University. 

The Environment and Society programme is offered at the Pablo de Olavide University. Each PhD student will submit a research plan to the Academic Committee of the programme during the first academic year after enrolment. This research plan must be approved by the thesis supervisor and, where appropriate, the tutor.